PLUS: VOLLEYBALL

PLUS: VOLLEYBALL; Final Cuts Made

Published: July 28, 2000

The United States women's national volleyball team made its final two cuts yesterday, paring the roster to the 12 players who will try to help the Americans beat the odds and win a medal at the Olympics.

Coach Mick Haley cut Benishe Dillard and Laura Johnson, who will be listed on the team as alternates but will not accompany the team to Sydney, Australia.

Team USA is ranked No. 10 in the world, but it has a good chance of making the second round of eight teams at the Olympic tournament thanks to a favorable draw. The Americans play in Group A, which includes Australia and Kenya, regarded as the two weakest teams in the field.